Open Journal

Open Journal

By Mike DouglasHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Open Journal episodes

  • Ep278 International Podcast Day

    In this episode Mike introduces a few of the podcasts he listens to and encourages finding your new podcasts.


    Host: Mike

    Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Threads: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: www.openjournalbc.com

    22 min
  • Ep277 Paternity Leave

    In this episode Mike reflects back on some podcast conversations, and where we are today; leading into a short podcast break.


    Host: Mike 

    IG: @Mike_Douglas_ TW: @Mike_Douglas_ WB: www.openjournalbc.com

    22 min
  • Ep276 Working, Warnings & Winning with Emma

    In this episode Emma joins us to talk awareness days, content warnings, and to share an update on her challenges and successes.


    Guest: Emma

    IG: @RedSilvermountains FB: @RedSilvermountainsBlog

    Host: Mike

    IG: @Mike_Douglas_ TW: @Mike_Douglas_ WB: www.openjournalbc.com

    1 hr 26 min
  • Ep275 Expectations and Experinces with Albie

    In this episode Albie joins us to chat about autism, accessing services, self diagnosis and service expectations.

    Guest: Albie 

    Twitter: @ActuallyAlbie | Website: Update coming soon

    Host: Mike 

    Twitter: ⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠⁠ | Instagram: ⁠⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠⁠ | Website: ⁠⁠openjournalbc.com⁠⁠


    Find out how to become a guest: ⁠⁠https://www.openjournalbc.com/be-a-guest⁠⁠

    Podcast introduction and guests: ⁠⁠https://www.openjournalbc.com/podcast⁠ ⁠

    55 min
  • Ep274 Portsmouth Comic Con with Nick & Olly
    In this episode Nick (Portsmouth Comic Con, Event Producer) and Olly (Cosplayer with Dream Team Portsmouth) join us to chat all things Portsmouth Comic Con: it's history, community and charity engagement, event experiences and insights to next year.
    Guest: Nick
    Twitter: @PComicCon
    Instagram: @portsmouthcomiccon
    Website: portsmouthcomiccon.com
    Website: portsmouthguildhall.org.uk
    Guest: Olly
    Instagram: @dreamteamportsmouth
    Facebook: @Dream-Team-Portsmouth
    Host: Mike
    Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
    Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_
    Website: openjournalbc.com
    48 min
  • Ep273 Representation and Thoughts with Aeron

    In this second part to our most recent conversation Aeron chats representation, creating and maintaining characters, cats vs dogs and opinions vs facts.


    Guest: Aeron 

    Twitter: ⁠@AeronNixDesign⁠ | Instagram: ⁠@aeronnixdesign ⁠

    Host: Mike 

    Twitter: ⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠ | Instagram: ⁠@Mike_Douglas_⁠ | Website: ⁠openjournalbc.com⁠


    Find out how to become a guest: ⁠https://www.openjournalbc.com/be-a-guest⁠

    Podcast introduction and guests: ⁠https://www.openjournalbc.com/podcast⁠

    57 min
  • Ep272 Wrestling with Aeron

    In this first part to our most recent conversation Aeron updates us on his wrestling experiences, the impact on his wellbeing and a move to more creative roles.


    Guest: Aeron

    Twitter: @AeronNixDesign | Instagram: @aeronnixdesign

    Host: Mike

    Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com


    Find out how to become a guest: https://www.openjournalbc.com/be-a-guest

    Podcast introduction and guests: https://www.openjournalbc.com/podcast

    40 min
  • Ep271 Expanding Horizons with Roger
    In this episode Roger joins us to talk running, and more specifically running off road. Along with the impact it can have on our wellbeing.
    Guest: Roger
    Twitter: @irunoffroad | Instagram: @irunoffroad | Website: www.irunoffroad.com
    Host: Mike
    Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: www.openjournalbc.com
    51 min
  • Ep270 Mental Health Blog Awards 2023

    In this episode I talk about the Mental Health Blog Awards. Theres a little history, some insights, and what's coming up in 2023.


    Find out more about MHBA:

    Twitter: ⁠@MHBlogAwards | Instagram: ⁠@MHBlogAwards | Website: ⁠mhblogawards.com


    Host: Mike

    Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com

    25 min
  • Ep269 Pets, Partners, Projects with Tom

    In this episode Tom joins us to talk dogs/ pets, marriage and support, the theatre and News from the Rooftop.


    Guest: Tom

    Twitter: @TomYork | Instagram: @tomyork_ldn | Website: tomyorksays.wordpress.com


    Host: Mike

    Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_ | Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_ | Website: openjournalbc.com

    58 min

About Open Journal

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Open Journal Podcast (part of the BlogCast) focuses on the many aspects of mental health; including illness, wellness, stigma and support and the lives affected by mental health.